
The new policy will go into effect on February 1, and is being implemented to promote the health, wellness, and safety of Port Authority's workforce and to protect members of the riding public with whom they interact daily.
The new policy will go into effect on February 1, and is being implemented to promote the health, wellness, and safety of Port Authority's workforce and to protect members of the riding public with whom they interact daily.
The board at St. Petersburg, Fla.’s Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority unanimously approved a three-year contract with its union, SEIU, which will bump the starting pay for bus operators from $15 per hour to $16 per hour, beginning Oct. 1.
The policies come on the heels of a global climate summit and promises made by President Biden to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.
The announcement came a week after a B15 bus operator was violently assaulted while driving.
Decisions on subcontracting, partial shutdown, layoffs, reassignment, and changes to the bargaining unit provide guidance.
The agreement includes an additional 1% wage increase in years when the agency’s ridership improves 2% or more over the previous year.
Three types of labor laws govern transit employment: NLRA, the RLA or state-specific public sector collective-bargaining statutes.
An agency task force initiated a study that would lead to faster trains while prioritizing customer and employee safety.
Provides mentors, apprenticeships, college credit, career advancement, for incoming and current VTA Operations employees.
Newly hired attorney's role includes reviewing victims cases and helping them understand their legal rights.
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